The Parade for Dogs

Today was Mayhem on 2nd st. I loved it!
A million and 30 people on my street? I had to shoot some pictures.
Check them out.
Justin Rudd put this wild dog costume parade on.
Again, I kept feeling like I was the bases of a film... this wild event happening below my feet and I'm up in its face with a camera, getting licked by a new dog every block, stepping on masked bystanders feet and watching people get yelled at for their illegal street loitering.
Oh Belmont Shore, you've shown up the other shores of the world once again.
Now lets just work on keeping our businesses afloat and go buy stuff!

Debbie Cook would love this I'm sure.

Just incase you couldn't tell, thats Ketchup and Mustard walking on the street with their hotdog.

Scooby Doo looks ticked off.

General Petraeus

The BumbleBee dog girl...not to be confused with bumblebee tuna girl.

Is this a shy, or short dog?

gangsterrrr. Same costume can be worn on St. Patty's day.

The space dog reminds me of TinTins dog snowy.
MORE of my pictures from this event? GO HERE

Shot of the Week: 10.4

I want to do a fashion shoot with this dog.
I love the color, the mood and the setting of this image, thats why I think this is my shot of the week.

What we do in Long Beach for fun

Anyways, change of plans.
I am NOT going to the group show tonight, I'll be photographing for White Lilac at an undisclosed location. The show is NOT my style and I found that out after trying to find a good spot to hang my art during the art hang on friday.
My pieces turned out great, thanks in part to John Hesketh's hard work at Photomation. The show isn't my style and I nearly took all of my pieces down... so if you go see the show... Enjoy... I'm planning on having my own show soon... we'll see what I can do.

After shooting for White Lilac, I'll be heading to Rita Brady's grand opening at her new location! Rita is my dear friend who is an amazing Esthetician.

Then hopefully cocktails with a few good friends.

I just finished photographing Justin Rudd's Blessing of the pets.
Heres a few shots from that.

3 of the ministers.

The 12' Burmese Python

Porcupines eat carrots.

My favorite turtle... he looks ticked-off and that makes sense.

More pictures from this event. Checkout Christina Vejer's images HERE She really knows how to capture an animal's soul... her pictures turned out great from this.

Mr. Belmont Shore

If you've been reading my blog for at least 2 months, or if you live in Long Beach, you've most likely heard of Justin Rudd. Justin is responsible for bringing in thousands of visitors to Belmont Shore each year. His events draw hundreds and sometimes even thousands of people at a time.
His accolade's proceed him, he is a constant advocate in the communities for Human and Dog rights, along with a constant roll model for everyone.
Checkout his great website to read more.

I had the honor of photographing Justin and his Bulldog Rosie on 2nd street last friday.
We're very fortunate to have Justin in our beach town and on a greater level, our city and state.

Cheers to Long Beach and the future!



Stay tuned for Justin Featured in Long Beach Magazine (And more of my images)


MY OTHER Blog posts w/Justin Rudd.
CHALK ART
I won!
The Giving Project Purposed
I WON!
My Image + Press Telegram
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade